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Father Antonios unanimously acquitted in Ark of the World child abuse case

A court in north-western Greece has cleared the charity's founder and two co-defendants of allegations involving children at residential facilities. Defence lawyers say none of the charges was proven, while separate legal proceedings remain ongoing

Court of Appeal sentences Father Antonios 9.5-year sentence — €60,000 bail set for release (updated)

See details of the ruling issued

Father Anthony: Some had an interest in the children leaving the Ark of the World

In his first interview after the conviction, he claims that the charges are false and that they "used the delinquent children" at the facility

Ieronymos II of Athens orders probe into “Kivotos tou Kosmou” sexual abuse scandal

Complainants have come forward accusing the head of the charity, Father Papanikolaou of abusing children